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Has anyone noticed the proliferation of Russian incursions into NATO airspace? Recently, NATO jets intercepted Russian jets in the Baltic, and Danish terrritory was "tested" recently. The Russians have alsoannounced plans to resume sending long-range bombers over the Gulf of Mexico. This type of activity has accelerated in the last year, particularly since Ukraine was compromised by pro-Russian separatists. What is Russia planning? Did the easy takeover of Crimea encourage the ex-KGB leader Vladimir Putin to become bolder? Does anyone recall our president's comment before his last election asking Putin to wait until after the election for a more accomodating U.S. policy? ...

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